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Shawn Klein
- Shawn.Klein@asu.edu
- (480) 965-5778
- COOR 3324 TEMPE
Lincoln Center Affiliated Faculty
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 4302
Biography:
Shawn E. Klein specializes in ethics, popular culture, and the philosophy of sport. He is the editor of several books including "Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines" (Lexington, 2016) "Steve Jobs and Philosophy: For Those Who Think Different" (Open Court, 2015), and "Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts" (Open Court, 2004). He is the general editor of "Studies in the Philosophy of Sport," a book series from Lexington Books. He is editor-in-chief for Reason Papers: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Normative Studies. He has presented at numerous conferences on sports ethics, business ethics, pop culture and philosophy, and other topics. Klein blogs and podcasts at SportsEthicist.com. He has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, CNN, CNBC, ESPN, and other media outlets. Originally from Massachusetts, he is a fan of all things Boston sports. He lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife, son, and several pets.
Education:
- Ph.D. Philosophy, Arizona State University 2010
- M.A. Philosophy, Arizona State University 2001
- B.A. English and American Literature, Tufts University 1995
Research Interests:
Philosophy of Sport
Sports Ethics
Pop Culture and Philosophy
Moral, Social, and Political Philosophy
Publications:
Articles:
“The Value of Play and the Good Human Life.” Cultura_Ciencia_Deporte. Volume 13, No. 38, July 2018.
“An Argument against Athletes as Political Role Models.” FairPlay, Journal of Philosophy, Ethics and Sports Law. Volume 10, October 2017.
"Harry Potter and Humanity: Choices, Love, and Death.” Reason Papers. Volume 34, no. 1, June 2012.
Book Reviews:
Review of The Ethics of Sports: Essential Readings, edited by Arthur L. Caplan and Brendan Parent; Oxford University Press, 2017. Nordic Sport Science Forum, September 6, 2017. http://idrottsforum.org/klesha_caplan-parent170906/
Review of The Fantasy Sport Industry: Games within games by Andrew C. Billings and Brody J. Ruihley. Nordic Sport Science Forum. October 3, 2014. http://idrottsforum.org/klesha_billings-ruihley141003/
Books:
Shawn E. Klein, editor. Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines. (Lexington 2016).
Shawn E. Klein, editor. Steve Jobs and Philosophy. (Open Court 2015).
Shawn E. Klein and David Bagget, editors. Harry Potter and Philosophy. (Open Court 2004).
| Summer 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 105 | Intro to Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Summer 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 105 | Intro to Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| Summer 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 304 | Existentialism |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 103 | Principles of Sound Reasoning |
| LIA 194 | Special Topics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 306 | Applied Ethics |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 103 | Principles of Sound Reasoning |
| PHI 304 | Existentialism |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 329 | History of Modern Philosophy |
| PHI 336 | Social/Political Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 103 | Principles of Sound Reasoning |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 493 | Honors Thesis |
Editorships:
- Editor in Chief: Reason Papers: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Normative Studies (2015 - Present)
- Series Editor: Studies in Philosophy of Sport, Lexington Books (2015 - Present)
Professional Associations:
American Philosophical Association International Association for the Philosophy of Sport
Service:
- International Association for the Philosophy of Sport, Central APA Organizer (2013 - Present)
- American Association for the Philosophic Study of Society, Co-President (2011 - Present)
Expertise Areas: